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Ennis Hospital nurses have requested Health Minister Dr James Reilly to consider operating the proposed medical assessment unit (MAU) on a 24-hour basis to ensure the hospital reaches its full potential.

HEALTH Minister James Reilly joked “not all cuts are painful” before the cut the ribbon to unveil the new dementia unit at the Clarecastle District Day Centre on Monday.

The Government has little choice but to postpone the introduction of water charges. While Environment Minister Phil Hogan announced last Thursday that the charges would come in from January 1 next, there was no doubt but the backlash to this new tax coming on top of the hated property tax could be big enough to topple the Government.

HEALTH Minister Dr James Reilly came to Clare on Monday to do a lap of honour; press the flesh and go through the formalities of courtesy visits and openings. Just what the good doctor needed as a breather from the torment that usually goes with his ministerial portfolio.

People in West Clare, who are unconnected to crime, may have vital knowledge in relation to recent burglaries in the region.

ENNIS could soon have its own local bus service, with a study showing it could generate an income of more than €200,000 a year.

BUILDING an international aviation services centre was one of the priorities identified for Shannon upon its separation from the Dublin Airport Authority.